The average bus between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Milton Keynes Central Station is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central Station station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes Central Station to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Milton Keynes Central Station and Manchester is 188.6 km. The road distance is 254 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.